Rhys name meaning
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What does Rhys mean?
Commonly used in Welsh and English darling, Rhys aimed at both boys and girls, meaning of Rhys is "Enthusiasm, Rash, Ardent, Fiery, Zealous or Ardor" is of Welsh origin.
How do I pronounce Rhys?
The most common way to pronounce two syllabled Rhys is rh-ys.
Variants of Rhys
Rease, Reese, Rice, Rees, Ryce
Nicknames for Rhys
The given name Rhys is already a short name, but some possible candidates include:
How popular is the name Rhys?
a popular name in United States having over 9316 recievers in 97 years of usage. Currently the name is hotter than ever, it ranked 464th when 621 parents chose the moniker for their baby boys.
In addition to that, the moniker has been in the top 500 baby names 8 times Also, Rhys was a popular name in England and Wales. Over 23377 babies have been given the given name in 23 years.
When at the peak of its usage in 2006, 1600 boys were bestowed the name and it was ranked at 49th position. However after 23 years, the name is on free fall on the charts.
In addition to that, the first name has been in the top 50 baby names 3 times
Rhys used to be a common name in Ireland, first appeared in 1995 and over 1269 babies have been given the name in 21 years.
When at its peak in 2010,. However the graph is now showing a downward trend after 21 years. Also, Rhys was a common name in New South Wales. Over 2565 babies have been named Rhys since 1984.
At the peak of its usage in 1991,. After 19 years of usage, the name has fallen out of the charts. Also, Rhys was a common name in Queensland. Over 441 babies have been named Rhys since 1990.
When at the peak of its usage in 1991,. After 4 years of usage, the name has fallen out of the charts.
Rhys is an uncommon baby name in France still in use today.
Rhys is a rare baby name in Belgium however it is still in use. But Rhys is a popular baby name in England where every 1 in 20000 have the name as well as in Wales.
At least, 30000 people globally have carried Rhys as their given name according to our estimate.
| Year | Boys | Girls | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | Births | Rank | Births | |
| 2018 | 464 | 621 | 4434 | 31 |
| 2017 | 477 | 614 | 4547 | 30 |
| 2016 | 494 | 606 | 5948 | 21 |
| 2015 | 510 | 560 | 5807 | 22 |
| 2014 | 484 | 580 | 4647 | 30 |
Facts
Rhys in Nordic countries
| Countries | Men | Women | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Name | Secondary Name | First Name | Secondary Name | |
 | 41 | 5 | 10 | 0 |
Numerological aspects of Rhys
If you have letter S as your capstone, you don't respect people who don't respect themselves. You have no problem working in a team but working alone suits you better. Learn how to separate reality from illusion. Widen your perspective and become more aware of your own existence. You are talkative only with people who have something smart to say. You weren't born to be tamed. You were born to be wild, in the true sense of the word.
Do you like Rhys? You would love these names
- Cristina - Mostly used in Finnish and Italian noteworthy, Cristina means "Disciple of Christ or Follower of Christ" which originated from Latin is a gender insensitive name . In 2006, noteworthy Cristina was the 495th most popular name in baby girl names list in United States
- Chas - Used dominantly in English long standing and prevailing, Chas has origin in Germanic, Chas means "Manly or Form of Charles" is used for both sexes
- Faye - Predominant and Ever lasting unisex name Faye means "Faith or Trust" that came from Old English is substantially used in Danish and English
- Buddy means Messenger or Friend is used as a gender-neutral name. It is rooted from English is particulary used in English
- Camilla - Camilla's meaning is Attendant for a Temple, Helper to the Priest or Free-born has origin in Latin and Greek prevalently used in Finnish and English is used as a gender-neutral name
Famous people named Rhys
- Rhys ap Tewdwr, king of Deheubarth
- Rhys Isaac, South African-born Australian historian of American history
- Rhys Jones, Welsh-Australian archeologist
- Rhys Williams, Welsh rugby union player
- Rhys ab Owain, king of Deheubarth in southern Wales
- Rhys Gryg, Welsh prince
- Rhys Hopkin Morris, Welsh Liberal politician
- Rhys Davies, Welsh novelist and short story writer
- Rhys Rhys-Williams, British Liberal Party politician from Wales
- Rhys Cadwaladr, Welsh language poet and classical scholar,
- Rhys Cain, Welsh-language poet
- Rhys Prichard, Welsh clergyman and poet
- Rhys Milford Jones,
- Rhys ap Gruffydd, ruler of the kingdom of Deheubarth in south Wales
- Rhys Hughes, Welsh fantasy writer and essayist
- Rhys Ifans, Welsh actor and musician
- Rhys Chatham, American composer, guitarist, trumpet player
- Rhys Muldoon, Australian actor, writer and director
- Rhys Fulber, Canadian electronic musician and producer
- Rhys Wesser, Australian former professional rugby league footballer
- Rhys Evans, English professional footballer currently signed with Hereford FC
- Rhys Wakefield, Australian actor and director
- Rhys Millen, nephew of IMSA GTS driver Steve Millen
- Rhys Darby, actor and comedian
- Rhys Gabe, Welsh rugby union player
- Rhys Lloyd, former American football placekicker
- Rhys Williams, Welsh character actor in films and television
- Rhys Weston, Welsh former professional footballer
- Rhys Carpenter, American classical art historian and professor at Bryn Mawr College
- Rhys Lovegrove, Australian former former professional rugby league footballer
- Rhys Day, Welsh professional footballer
- Rhys Thomas, British director, producer, actor
- Rhys Coiro, American film
- Rhys Williams, Welsh professional track and field athlete
- Rhys Gemmell, By 1916 he was living in Claremont
- Rhys Huber, Canadian voice actor
- Rhys M. Thomas, former Wales international rugby union prop forward
- Rhys Oakley, rugby union footballer
- Rhyse Richards in MILFs and Their Toys 2 as Actress
- Rhys Meredith in Don't Let Him In as Actor
- Rhys McMahon in Harvest as Actor
- Rhys Ernst in She Gone Rogue as Producer
- Rhys Adrian in TV series The Wednesday Play as Writer
- In 1987, Rhys Davis played the role of Betty Crabtree in adventure, sci-fi flick Spirits of the Air, Gremlins of the Clouds.
- In 2013, Rhys Parry Jones characterized the role of Inspector Tumulty in comedy and drama flick Happy Hours.
- Rhys Richards, from 2002 drama movie Eldra, who characterized Ernest.
- Rhys Bevan-John, from 2013 drama, romance flick Roaming, who portrayed William Borchert.
Lists having Rhys
- Boys names beginning with R
- Girls names beginning with R
- American Baby Names
- English Baby Names
- Welsh Baby Names
- Popular English Boy Names
- Popular Boy Names in England & Wales (2012)
- Popular Boy Names in Ireland (2015)
- Popular Boy Names in New South Wales (2009)
- Popular Boy Names in Queensland (2010)
- Baby Names that mean Ardent
- Baby Names that mean Fiery